Applicants sought for Junior Volunteer Summer Program at Pardee

Published: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 4:22 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 4:22 p.m.

Pardee Hospital is accepting applications for the 2014 Junior Volunteer Summer Program. Junior volunteers provide an important service to the individuals they serve, and to the community.

The program’s primary goals are to teach the value of community service and to expose volunteers to the healthcare field. Qualities needed in junior volunteers include dependability, promptness, honesty and professionalism. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, escorting patients and visitors to their destinations, transporting patients and visitors in wheelchairs, working in the Garden Café, Orchard’s Café and assisting in various other departments.

Potential volunteers must be at least 14 years of age by April 1. The 2014 summer schedule runs from Monday, June 16 (orientation day) to Friday, August 8. Volunteers are expected to work at least four hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Completed applications and documents must be turned in by April 16. Program applicants must complete a Pardee Hospital Junior Volunteer Program Application, Junior Volunteer Health Form, Junior Volunteer Reference Form and a Junior Volunteer Questionnaire and Pledge Form.

Visit the “About Us” section of www.pardeehosptial.org and click on “Volunteer Opportunities” to find the Junior Volunteer Summer Program application form. For more information about the program, contact Karla Reese at 828-696-4240.

<p>Pardee Hospital is accepting applications for the 2014 Junior Volunteer Summer Program. Junior volunteers provide an important service to the individuals they serve, and to the community. </p><p>The program's primary goals are to teach the value of community service and to expose volunteers to the healthcare field. Qualities needed in junior volunteers include dependability, promptness, honesty and professionalism. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, escorting patients and visitors to their destinations, transporting patients and visitors in wheelchairs, working in the Garden Café, Orchard's Café and assisting in various other departments.</p><p>Potential volunteers must be at least 14 years of age by April 1. The 2014 summer schedule runs from Monday, June 16 (orientation day) to Friday, August 8. Volunteers are expected to work at least four hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. </p><p>Completed applications and documents must be turned in by April 16. Program applicants must complete a Pardee Hospital Junior Volunteer Program Application, Junior Volunteer Health Form, Junior Volunteer Reference Form and a Junior Volunteer Questionnaire and Pledge Form.</p><p>Visit the “About Us” section of www.pardeehosptial.org and click on “Volunteer Opportunities” to find the Junior Volunteer Summer Program application form. For more information about the program, contact Karla Reese at 828-696-4240.</p>